How far is State College, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between State College and Philadelphia is 153.35 miles (246.8 km).

Flight distance from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 153.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from State College to Philadelphia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from State College, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 193.31 miles (311.11 km) by car.

Driving from State College to Philadelphia will take approximately 03 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the central part of the state, known for being the home of Penn State University. State College is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nittany Lion Shrine and the Palmer Museum of Art.

Population 41366
GPS Coordinates 40°47'36"N 77°51'36"W
Latitude 40.7933900
Longitude -77.8600000
Altitude 355
Country United States
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#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.

Population 1578487
GPS Coordinates 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W
Latitude 39.9523300
Longitude -75.1637900
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between State College and Philadelphia

The distance between State College and Philadelphia is 311 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between State College and Philadelphia. The current time is 05:26:04.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.82 liters (6.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between State College and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from State College to Philadelphia is $25.36 (diesel $32.52).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $25.36 $28.12 $30.3 $32.52

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between State College and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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